Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $69.85 | 12.318% | $78.4541 | $78.45 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $68.66 | 9.239% | $75.0035 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
Purchase #3 | $136.28 | 9.548% | $149.292 | $149.29 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
Purchase #4 | $231.70 | 11.599% | $258.5749 | $258.57 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
Purchase #5 | $73.73 | 13.718% | $83.8443 | $83.84 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
Purchase #6 | $162.67 | 3.194% | $167.8657 | $167.87 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
Purchase #7 | $53.73 | 5.509% | $56.69 | $56.69 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $796.62 | $869.7245 | $869.71 | $869.70 | $869.80 |